Best Beaches of 2012

Boracay, Philippines: The first beach on the list that isn't located in the Atlantic, Boracay is a 4.5 mile-long island, just of the coast of the Philippines. The island, whose beaches also made it to Travel + Leisure's Best Beaches list, has two main beaches, White Beach and Bulabog beach. Couples looking for a romantic spot can head to Balinghai Beach.